facon

noun

facon

noun

/ˈfeɪ.kən/

Etymology Blend of fake + bacon.

1

Usually Vegetarian bacon; meat-free imitation bacon, generally made with tofu, tempeh, beans, or buckwheat.

  • Those unfortunate herrings notwithstanding, other companies have found success with kosher-for-Passover bagels, pizza, croutons — and bacon. Actually, that’s “facon,” kosher beef bacon from Jack’s Gourmet, a Brooklyn-based manufacturer of glatt kosher deli meats and sausages.2017 April 7, Joanne Kaufman, “The Witty and Weird of Passover Products (Matzo Print Attire, No Less)”, in New York Times:

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